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Table ofContents 4 THE DIFFEERENCE IS SERVICE
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6 BEST IN ANIMAL SERVICES 7 BEST IN AUTO BIZ 8 BEST IN COMMUNITY FAVORITES
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9 BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT & FUN 10 BEST IN FOOD & BEVERAGE
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12 BEST IN HOME 14 BEST IN JUST FOR YOU 16 BEST IN LOCAL BUSINESS 18 BEST IN REAL ESTATE 19 BEST IN SHOPPING BESTOFCERES
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Best of
Ceres
2018
April2019 PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen
EDITOR Jeff Benziger
ART DIREC TOR Harold L. George
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the 2018 Ceres Reader’s Choice awards.
Sharon Hoffman
ADVERTISING DIREC TOR Chuck Higgs
Our annual contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Ceres Courier, both in print and online. More than 30,000 votes were cast across many categories.
SALES & MARKETING Charles Webber
DIGITAL
Every year it is important to us as your local community newspaper to recognize those people, businesses and organizations that our readers choose as the ‘best.’ As the leading local media organization in Ceres and surrounding communities our audience is bigger than ever as we strive to produce content in many forms that is focused on the community that all of us live, work and play in. We live in a vibrant community with many successes all around us. It is important that all of us patronize local businesses and support our community leaders.
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The difference is
SERVICE
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ur firm was founded by Lew Franklin Sr. and Saxon Downs in 1946. In 1972, Lew Franklin, Jr. and LeRoy J. Hart partnered to provide services to the surrounding Modesto Community. In the late 70s, Franklin & Downs acquired the McHenry and Ceres locations. The Colonial Chapel was built in 1887 by George Perly Stone, a local banker; the home was his primary residence for over 30 years. We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral indus-
try standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results. Our licensed, professional staff is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 209-537-4711 anytime. Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.
Kristina Luna
Kristi Ah You
Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service.
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home, Ceres • Lic #FD1202 BESTOFCERES
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MARCH2018
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home 2561 Fifth Street • Ceres • CA • 95307 Ceres Chapel 209-537-4711 Se habla Espanol FD1202
Kristi Ah You
Managing Partner
Kristina Luna Funeral Arranger
LeRoy Hart
Funeral Director
Brenda Gomez
Administrative Assistant
Navaz Jasavala
Funeral Director / Embalmer
THANK YOU CERES FOR VOTING FOR US!
www.franklindownsfuneralhome.com
Animal Services
Groomer FOXY ROXY Pet Adoption STANISLAUS ANIMAL SERVICES AGENCY Pet Store ROSALES FOOD & SUPPLY Veterinarian Office AMERICAN PET CLINIC
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Auto Biz
Auto Body PRESTIGE AUTO BODY Auto Dealership (new) COUNTRY FORD Auto Dealership (used) 3 AMIGOS Auto Maintenance WALTS Car Detail PREMIER CARWASH & LUBE
Walt’s Auto Repair
Car Wash CERES CHEVRON ON MITCHELL ROAD Oil Change SPEE DEE OIL CHANGE RV Dealer BEST RV CENTER Smog JACK’S AUTOMOTIVE Tire Store LES SCHWAB
537-4066
Towing Service STANISLAUS TOWING SERVICES
Walt’s Auto for all your Automotive Care Needs
VOTED
BEST AUTO MAINTENACE 1325 Angie Ave. Ceres, CA BESTOFCERES
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Community Favorites
Community Events / Festival CERES STREET FAIR Community Organization CERES LIONS Hall Rental CERES COMMUNITY CENTER Most Community Involved Business AMERICAN PET CLINIC Place to Work AMERICAN PET CLINIC Role Model HERB HENRY
May 1 - May 31 vote online 209MAGAZINE.COM BESTOFCERES
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Entertainment & Fun
Billards FAMILY PIZZA Family Fun SMYRNA PARK Friday Night Date LA MORENITA Live Theater GALLO ART CENTER Martial Arts Instruction CERES KARATE
thanks FOR YOUR
VOTES! A Non-Profit Organization
VOTED BEST LIVE THEATER
1000 I STREET, DOWNTOWN MODESTO (209) 338-2100 | GALLOARTS.ORG
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2018/19 PREMIER PARTNER:
Food & Beverage
Asian Restaurant BAMBOO GARDEN Bakery SAVE MART Bar/Pub LA MORENITA Breakfast FARMER BOYS Brunch FRUIT YARD Buffet GOLDEN CORRAL Burger FARMER BOYS Caterer LA MORENITA
Friendliest Restaurant Service FOSTERS FREEZE
Chef JOSE, LA CASCADA
Grocery Store RANCHO SAN MIGUEL
Coffee Shop STARBUCKS
Healthy Eating FARMER BOYS
Deli SUB & DELI USA
Ice Cream/Yogurt FOSTER FREEZE
Dessert FOSTERS FREEZE
Lunch FARMER BOYS
Dinner FARMER BOYS
Margarita LA MORENITA
Fast Food FARMER BOYS
Mexican Restaurant LA MORENITA
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Pizza MOUNTAIN MIKE’S Sandwich TOGO’S Steak House SIZZLER Vegetarian Restaurant JABOU’S GYROS
A BIG THANKS FOR MAKING US #1 BEST BREAKFAST, BEST BURGER, BEST DINNER, BEST LUNCH
$5.99 BIG cheese combo No Coupon Necessary
saturday, April 20th from 2:30-5pm
CERES - 3908 MITCHELL RD.
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Home
Construction Company JOHN DECKER CONSTRUCTION
Flooring Tile DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Electrical Service/Repair NELSON & SONS ELECTRIC
Furniture Store STUART DAVID HOME FURNISHINGS
Flooring Carpet DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Heating/Air Conditioning HONEYS AIR
Flooring Hardwood DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Home Accessories STUART DAVID HOME FURNISHINGS Home Electronics CERES TV Home Upholstery VILCHIS BROS UPHOLSTERY House Cleaning CLEANING DIVA Landscaping CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Nursery/Gardening CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Painting Service LANCASTER’S Pest Control CLARK PEST CONTROL Plumbing ABE’S DISCOUNT PLUMBING
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Roofing Company RICHEY ROOFING Solar Company BTA SOLAR Window Coverings A&H FLOOR & WINDOW COVERINGS
for Voting Us Your
2018 Best of Ceres Readers’ Choice Award Winner for Favorite Pest Control
CALL TODAY! 209-556-5200 www.clarkpest.com BESTOFCERES
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Just For You
Barber HAIRCUT USA Bootcamp BODY & SOUL FITNESS
Dentist / Orthodontist DR. BARTON ORTHODONTICS Hair Salon EVOLUTION SALON
Child Care KIDZ CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL
Hair Salon HAIRCUT USA
Chiropractor CERES CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Health Club/ Gym PLANET FITNESS Laser & Cosmetic ABOVE LASERS
Dance Studio FOOTNOTES DANCE STUDIO
T hank You
for Voting Us Your
2018 Best of Ceres Readers’ Choice Award Winner for
BEST THRIFT STORE
209.575.HOPE • hopechestthrift.org HopeChestThriftStores HopeChestThrift
HopeChestThriftStores HopeChestStores
All proceeds benefit the patients, families and programs of Community Hospice. BESTOFCERES
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Massage Salon FEET & FACIALS Nail Salon ANGEL’S Nutrition CERES PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN OB/GYN GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER Optometrist DR WING Pediatrics LYNETTE D GRANDISON, M.D. SUTTER GOULD
We’re proud to care for such a vibrant community.
Pharmacy CERES DRUG STORE Podiatrist SUTTER GOULD Primary Care SUTTER GOULD CERES Primary Care ELVIS FEDALIZO, M.D.
Thank you for choosing us in the Best of Ceres Readers’ Choice Awards 2018. With our local network of primary care and specialty doctors, it’s easy to find care when and where you need it.
Tanning Salon FEET AND FACIALS Tattoo Parlor HOCUS INK
• FAVORITE PODIATRIST - SGMF
Tattoo Parlor MFH TATTOO PARLOR
• FAVORITE PRIMARY CARE - SGMF • FAVORITE PEDIATRICS LYNETTE R. GRANDISON, M.D.
Weight Loss / Diet Center NEW BEGINNINGS WEGHT LOSS CENTER
• FAVORITE PRIMARY ELVIS M. FEDALIZO, M.D.
sutterhealth.org/sgmf
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Local Business
Bank BANK OF THE WEST
Dry Cleaning CERES CLEANERS
Insurance Agency WYATT INSURANCE
Cellular Store AT&T STORE
Florist THE FLORAL COTTAGE
Insurance Agent DIRK WYATT
CPA/Tax Service RLJ FINANCIAL
Funeral Home FRANKLIN & DOWNS
Photographer TINA HARDEN
Credit Union MOCSE CREDIT UNION
Hotel MICROTEL
Print/Copy Shop EMBROIDERY PLUS
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Subscribe. Storage Facility AAA CERES SELF STORAGE Travel AAA Tutoring CAL STATE UNIVERSITY STANISLAUS
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Real Estate
Condo/Apartments WINDMERE APARTMENTS
Favorite Realtor RENEE LEDBETTER
Favorite Real Estate Firm EXIT REALTY CONSULTANTS
Loan/Mortgage PATSY SILVA Property Management ACTION ONE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Favorite Realtor CLARISSA AZEVEDO
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Shopping
Apparel Children WALMART Apparel Men ROSS Apparel Women ROSS Bargain/Discount Store ROSS Consignment, Thrift Store HOPE CHEST Flower Shop THE FLORAL COTTAGE Gift Store CERES DRUG Gift Store CLASSIC WINE VINEGAR
Hardware Store RICHLAND ACE HARDWARE Holiday Shopping WALMART Jewelry Store WALMART Jewelry Store CORREIA JEWELRY Locally Owned FOSTERS FREEZE Office Supplies WALMART Party Acc./Supplies DOLLAR STORE Shoe Store/Dept. WSS SHOES Sporting Goods BIG 5
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EXIT REALTY CONSULTANTS
WWW.EXITHOME.COM Thank You
With offices to serve you in Ceres, Turlock, Modesto, Manteca, Tracy & Fresno!
For Voting Us Best Real Estate Firm!
MORE COMING SOON!
NOW HIRING & TRAINING!
209-554-5252 Clarissa Azevedo
1Agent #
Thank You
For Voting Clarissa Azevedo & Renee Ledbetter as your Favorite REALTOR!
Renee Ledbetter